College Station, Texas
May 18, 2009
Dr. Russ Jessup has joined
Texas AgriLife
Research as a perennial grass scientist.
Jessup’s research will focus on breeding methods for improved
perennial grasses to be used in biofuels, turfgrass production,
forages, ornamentals and renewable construction materials and
products.
“His research will focus on developing germplasm that will be
used in biofuels, and he will also work on the development of
improved turf and forage grasses,” said Dr. David Baltensperger,
head of the department of soil and crop sciences at Texas A&M
University.
Additionally, Jessup will teach undergraduate courses through a
partial appointment with the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences at Texas A&M.
He earned his bachelor’s of science degree in plant and
environmental soil sciences, and master’s and doctorate degrees
in plant breeding – all from Texas A&M.
Prior to joining AgriLife Research, Jessup was a plant breeder
with Mendel Biotechnology at Auburn, Ala. There, Jessup led a
biomass breeding program involving Miscanthus, switchgrass,
sorghum and other grasses. Jessup has also served as a
post-doctoral research associate with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service. |
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